The official start of spring is still two weeks away, but Thursday’s weather will leave you feeling like it came early, according to meteorologists.
There will be plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, with a high of 69 degrees expected.
As expected, pollen count dropped in the last 24 hours with the cooler temperatures and rain -- in the moderate range for tree pollen.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) March 3, 2021
I expect the pollen count to jump the next few days as the temperatures jump up toward 70 and it gets drier! @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/pdjengrNrV
The morning is a bit brisk, with temperatures falling in the low and mid-40s.
“But, we’ll get past the chilly start,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said. “It’s a good day to dress in layers.”
Goooood morning! Chilly start this morning, but a warm finish later today as temperatures head up toward 70 degrees later today!
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) March 4, 2021
I'm going through the full forecast -- and looking ahead to the weekend -- 4:30-7am on Channel 2! @wsbtv
By the afternoon, it’ll feel like springtime, Monahan said. There will be no clouds in the sky, giving us a full dose of bright sunshine.
“Clear sky this morning, clear sky at lunchtime, clear sky all day today,” Monahan said.
In fact, the day will be almost perfectly sunny, with no chance of rain in the forecast, Monahan said.
“That’s total sunshine in your forecast for your Thursday,” Monahan said.
The warm, dry weather will continue into the weekend. Friday and Saturday will be a bit cloudier, with respective high temperatures of 63 and 55. However, the clouds will begin moving out by Sunday, bringing us more sunshine heading into the workweek.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
The morning commute is “light and easy” so far, according to WSB traffic reporter Mark Arum. There are only a few traffic hangups on major interstates, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
The intersection of Young Road and Convington Highway is closed in DeKalb County due to a crash, according to the Traffic Center. Drivers should avoid the area.
TRAVEL ADVISORY says @DeKalbCountyPD due to an Injury Crash on Young Rd. at Covington Hwy, the intersection is closed. Avoid. Stay w/@wsbradio @wsbtv for updates #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/J6ns29TNHb
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) March 4, 2021
Drivers heading into Buford should expect delays on I-985 northbound, the Traffic Center reported. A crash has the right lane blocked at Ga. 20.
Big jams continue into Buford due to this Injury Crash on I-985/nb at SR-20 (exit 4) in the right lane. Allow extra time this morning #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/hkOOKPuwEP
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) March 4, 2021
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